Mapleton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 3-0 to the Monroeville Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mounties of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August.
While Mapleton was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Monroeville's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-12, 25-16, 25-17.
Monroeville got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Addison Homan out in front who had 19 digs. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Homan now had ten or more in the last 14 games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaci Poths, who had six digs and 16 assists.
Mapleton's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Monroeville, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 12-0.
Mapleton will face off against New London at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams are at an even 5-5 against one another since October of 2019, but likely not for long. As for Monroeville, they will take on Plymouth at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for Plymouth: they have been struggling with six straight losses at home, while Monroeville has snatched up six consecutive wins on the road.
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